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The cost of independent living in Carrabelle is about $3,852 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 14 options. Read 257 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Photo of Woodmont Senior Living
1212 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.7
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109 reviews
9.7
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109 reviews
5 star
71%
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18%
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[name removed] shows empathy and compassion on a daily scale. My father talks about her per each conversation and at each facility visit. We are so glad to have someone that’s models great character and a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Pacifica Senior Living Woodmont is an assisted living community located in sunny Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida. Surrounded by beautiful gardens, it is a wonderful place to enjoy. You or your loved one could spend time with other residents socializing, or visiting with family while enjoying...
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Photo of Cherry Laurel by Sky Active Living
77 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.3
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52 reviews
9.3
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52 reviews
5 star
55%
4 star
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We love Cherry Laurel. [name removed]the manager is great. They do struggle to keep help on for cleaning and serving. Mom has been extremely happy. We have had meals with her and the food options are...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Cherry Laurel provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Located in a picturesque corner of Tallahassee, you'll be charmed by our caring staff and beautiful facilities. As much as our residents love our quiet community, they also appreciate the convenience of being...
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Photo of The Gables of Tallahassee
77 Photos available
9.0
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26 reviews
9.0
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26 reviews
5 star
23%
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46%
3 star
19%
2 star
8%
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The facility is very nice with wide hallways and lots of community spaces. The rooms are well equipped with a fridge and microwave. Add in cable TV and a dining hall with enjoyable food and my dad is set. ...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At The Gables of Tallahassee residents and their guests enjoy elegant living rooms, a library, salon, spa, hobby rooms, restaurant-style meals in a well-appointed dining room and the lovely weather on our porches and patios. We offer apartments with a variety of floor plans, the convenience of...
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Photo of Tapestry Senior Living Lakeshore
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8.9
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25 reviews
8.9
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25 reviews
5 star
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The staff is responsive but not always proactive. Maintenance is not good- carpet is dirty. Water in public restrooms leaking and faucet is loose. Compared to the others I have seen they are better than the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Tapestry Senior Living Lakeshore in Tallahassee is a community, made up of individual threads, all woven together with purpose and skill. As a skilled artist can tell an entire story by weaving those threads together, ours are people...nurses, caregivers, doctors, therapists, community leaders,...
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Photo of St. Augustine Plantation
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8.6
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29 reviews
8.6
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29 reviews
5 star
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I just want to publicly thank [name removed] , the Executive Director, for all the timely updates she shares with residents' family members, both during challenging times (like pending hurricanes!) and in...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Situated on a historic canopy road of majestic oak trees, St. Augustine Plantation is a warm, friendly, and relaxed senior living community located near Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, Capital Regional Medical Center and CRMC Urgent Care as well as Governor’s Square Mall, Midtown Shopping and...
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5.5
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10 reviews
5.5
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What we like the most about Canterfield of Tallahassee is the staff and other residents. Based on the experience we have had, we would recommend this community to other families.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
As Tallahassee's first and only elegant retirement living community, Canterfield of Tallahassee invites you to discover a truly exceptional way of life. From the ideal location next to 208 E. Tharpe St., to the continuum of care, Canterfield is an inspiring retirement community that enables you...
Photo of Our Home at Beacon Hill
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Our Home at Beacon Hill - An Assisted Living Facility in Paradise Our unique facility provides a caring and loving home. Our residents are part of a community focused on dignity, respect and purpose for individuals and couples. Our home is a beautiful, safe and active community that promotes...
Photo of Varnum's Rest Home
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Evergreens at Mahan
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Cost of independent living in Carrabelle, FL

The average cost of senior living in Carrabelle is $3,852 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Apalachicola, FL with an average of $3,500 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Carrabelle, FL vs. nearby cities

Carrabelle, FL
$3,954/mo
$3,895/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Carrabelle, FL vs. the state and national average

Carrabelle, FL
$3,954/mo
$4,004/mo
U.S. national average
$4,036/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Carrabelle vs. other types of senior living

$4,433/mo
Independent Living
$3,954/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Carrabelle, FL by room type

Semi-Private
$3,998/mo
Studio
$3,927/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,693/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,827/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Carrabelle over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Carrabelle

Recent reviews for independent living in Carrabelle

Cherry Laurel by Sky Active Living in Tallahassee, FL

5.0
Nice staff, cute one bedroom apartment, convenient to laundry, dining room and activities. Mom loves playing chair volleyball, waking around the facility and sitting on the nice front and back porches. It's wonderful that it's a dog friendly place and they make the best fried chicken we've ever ...
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Canterfield of Tallahassee

4.9
We are very happy with Canterfield of Tallahassee. We have told other people about it - we told our primary care physician who wrote down their information. I've even contacted a nurse I know who works for hospice, I gave her a couple names of different facilities and asked for her opinion. She ...
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St. Augustine Plantation in Tallahassee, FL

5.0
I would highly recommend it based on positive experiences with my Dad. The place is cozy but also has plenty going on to keep residents feeling engaged. Staff is pleasant and attentive, and the food is well planned with varied selections. We couldn't be happier with St Augustine Plantation!

Carrabelle independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Carrabelle independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Carrabelle, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Carrabelle independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Carrabelle partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Carrabelle, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.6%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
55.6%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.6%
32.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.2%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Carrabelle independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Carrabelle communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Carrabelle, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
66.7%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
66.7%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Carrabelle independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Carrabelle offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Carrabelle, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
66.7%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
66.7%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.6%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
77.8%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
77.8%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
77.8%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
66.7%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.7%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
77.8%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
66.7%
32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
45.7%
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Woodmont Senior Living, Cherry Laurel by Sky Active Living and The Gables of Tallahassee are the top-rated independent living facilities near Carrabelle, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 14 independent living facilities near Carrabelle, Florida. See the full list.

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